The Best Vietnamese Pate for Banh Mi

Name: The Best Vietnamese Pate for Banh Mi
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: ⅓ lb pork liver (cut into 1 inch pieces, see note 1); 2 oz baguette (cut into 1 inch pieces, see note 2); 2 cups whole milk (divided); ½ lb pork fat (cut into small pieces, divided, see note 4); 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided, see note 3); 2 shallots (minced, divided); 10 cloves garlic (minced, divided); 1 tsp salt (divided); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided); ½ tsp five spice powder (divided); ⅓ lb ground pork; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp pepper; 1 egg

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:1h 30min

A banh mi sandwich is not complete without Vietnamese Pate. While I normally purchase this condiment, I found the process of making it at home so much tastier and satisfying. This addictive pate recipe will have you coming back for more again and again (speaking from personal experience).

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:52:33 GMT